Research Article
Naveen Chandra Department Of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora, India Department Of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand (India) – 263601, India Department Of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand (India) – 263601, India Department Of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand (India) – 263601, India Department Of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand (India) – 263601, India Department Of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand (India) – 263601, India Department Of Botany, Soban Singh Jeena University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand (India) – 263601, India
Mahima Garkoti
Zoya Shah
Ravindra Kumar
Bhawana Pandey
Neha Joshi
Dhani Arya
Recieved on: 2025-02-13, Accepted on: 2025-03-23, Published on: 2025-02-03
Biological invasion pose a significant threat to sustenance of biodiversity in Western Himalaya. Present study elucidates community awareness, perceptions, and management practices pertaining invasive species in Champawat district, Uttarakhand, through a survey of 268 respondents across different altitudinal zones. Key invasive species identified include Lantana camara, Parthenium hysterophorus, Ageratina adenophora, and Bidens pilosa, and their impacts on biodiversity loss, agricultural damage, and health concerns. Climate change, deforestation, and grazing were recognized as key spread factors. Community-driven management, though common manual removal controlled burning, and grazing management, remains inadequate without external support. Awareness campaigns and capacity-building workshops play a vital role in enhancing community participation and knowledge for effective management. The study emphasizes integrated management approaches involving ecological restoration, policy measures, and traditional knowledge for effective mitigation.